Tax Dispute
At Twin Lisbet, we offer comprehensive assistance in all aspects of tax disputes. Our expertise, combined with a rigorous approach, aims to prevent conflicts and maximize outcomes in favor of our clients. Whether you require swift intervention or a long-term strategy, we are ready to support you effectively.
Amicable Settlement Negotiations
- Our approach prioritizes seeking amicable solutions while ensuring competent representation before tax authorities. In cases of unjustified tax assessment increases or accusations such as tax fraud or undeclared work, we defend your interests with rigor and integrity. Through a meticulous method and mastery of tax laws, we strive to resolve your disputes favorably.
Judicial Hearings
- The tax dispute process can be lengthy and complex, requiring in-depth knowledge of regulations and judicial procedures. At Twin Lisbet, we meticulously prepare your case to ensure a robust and strategic defense. During hearings, we represent you personally, advocating for your rights with expertise and determination.
Tax Assessments and Objections
- Upon receiving a notice of assessment, it is crucial to act quickly. You generally have 90 days to contest the notice. Our team prepares a detailed case to reduce or reverse the assessments proposed by the authorities. We transform this administrative process into a proactive opportunity to resolve your tax situation favorably and efficiently.
Tax Dispute Cases: Our Areas of Expertise
Tax Notices and Disagreements
- Contesting tax notices related to disagreements and defending against anti-avoidance tax cases.
- Defending businesses against property reassessments.
Credits and Exemptions
- Defending against denials of research and development (R&D) tax credits.
- Contesting denials of tax exemptions.
Classification and Tax Status
- Contesting classifications of employees versus independent contractors.
- Defending the tax residency status of individuals.
International Disputes
- Contesting international reassessments and advance pricing agreements.
- Defending against double taxation and international tax obligations.
- Disputes over the taxation of repatriated funds and foreign income.
Fraud and Criminal Offenses
- Representation in tax fraud cases.
- Contesting criminal tax offenses and seizures deemed abusive.
Taxable Benefits and Specific Sectors
- Contesting the assessment of taxable benefits.
- Tax disputes in the mining, construction, hospitality, and natural resources sectors.
Transactions and Adjustments
- Representation in appeals and contests of tax transaction adjustments.
- Disputes related to additional assessments on dividends and complex financial evaluations.
Consumption Taxes and Collections
- Defending against collection actions related to consumption taxes (GST/QST).
- Contesting disputes over the incorrect application of these taxes.
Foreign Tax Residency
- Defending individuals regarding their tax residency status when living abroad.
Estate and Inheritance Disputes
- Contesting tax assessments following a death, including estate transfers and inheritance tax.
Complex Financial Structures
- Defending disputes involving foreign affiliates, offshore trusts, and financing structures.
- Contesting tax assessments of properties, particularly for quick sales ("flips") and capital gains.
Voluntary Disclosures
- Representation in disputes where voluntary disclosures are challenged by tax authorities.
With deep expertise, Twin Lisbet is your ally in all these areas to protect your rights and resolve your tax disputes effectively.
At Twin Lisbet, we provide comprehensive tax dispute expertise to effectively represent businesses, individuals, and investors in their disputes with tax authorities. Whether you are contesting a tax assessment, facing a tax audit, or dealing with a cross-border dispute, we help you protect your rights and minimize your tax burden.
Our Tax Dispute Services
- Contesting Tax Assessments: Challenging notices of assessment from the CRA and Revenu Québec.
- Tax Audits and Examinations: Managing tax audits and defending taxpayers during examinations.
- GST/QST Disputes: Representation in disputes related to sales taxes and transfer duties.
- Butterfly Reorganizations: Managing disputes related to purification transactions and corporate restructurings.
- Purification and Pipeline Transactions: Defending complex transactions aimed at reducing capital gains tax.
- Capital Gains Crystallization: Contesting tax reassessments related to tax planning strategies.
- International Tax Disputes: Managing cross-border tax disputes and international transactions.
- Transfer Pricing Disputes: Representation in disputes over transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
- Cryptocurrency Tax Disputes: Defending the rights of investors in digital assets and cryptoassets.
- Tax Penalty Management: Contesting penalties for late filings, underreporting, or misdeclarations.
- Estate Freeze and Intergenerational Transfer Disputes: Managing conflicts related to wealth transmission.
- Tax Planning and Reorganization Strategies: Defending tax reduction strategies and managing disputes in complex transactions.
- Exit and Divestment Transaction Disputes: Assistance in exit transactions, partial sales, and divestments.
- Financing Transaction Disputes: Managing conflicts related to private and mezzanine financing transactions.
- Arbitration and Mediation in Tax Disputes: Alternative strategies to avoid lengthy judicial proceedings.
Why Choose Twin Lisbet?
With deep expertise in corporate taxation, corporate reorganization, and complex dispute management, Twin Lisbet helps you defend your tax rights and minimize financial risks. Whether you are an SME, a multinational, or a private investor, we support you at every step of the process to secure your assets and protect your wealth. Trust Twin Lisbet to guide you through all your tax dispute processes and maximize your tax advantages.
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